We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

Directs the department's activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the department and organization.

Responsible for Care Managers and Social Workers providing services to inpatients, observation patients and emergency patients at our North and Central campuses.

Partners closely with our colleagues in Ambulatory Care Management, Behavioral Health, Utilization Management, Access and Revenue Cycle to assure patients are assessed appropriately, receive needed care coordination and social work services, and have careful discharge planning in support of our mission to provide the highest quality care to our patients and their families.

Partners closely with Medical staff leadership and UM/CM and CDI physician advisors in support of our compliance and quality improvement efforts.

Is an active member of and serves as a valued colleague and consultant to the executive management team at the hospital.

Is a member of the hospital Utilization Management Committee, Complex Discharge planning group and serves as a subject matter expert in support of capacity management efforts.

Partners closely with his/her colleagues in Care Management across the UCHealth system, including the Manager for system Utilization Management, Senior Director for Care Coordination, Senior Director for Post-Acute Strategic Partnerships, system Care Coordination Council and the VP Ambulatory Care Management.

Responsibilities:

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.

Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

Requirements:

Master's Degree in Nursing

5 years of RN experience

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.

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The University of Colorado Health (UCHealth) system recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

With award-winning hospitals and facilities serving the entire Front Range, University of Colorado Health is the state’s largest and most innovative health system. By integrating the strengths of academic medicine with the finest community health care, we’re able to push the boundaries of medicine and offer our employees endless career opportunities. Here, there are no limits, except those you place on yourself. Everyone is united by their passion for discovery and their commitment to improving patients’ lives.